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On the recordJuly 17, 2013
I think it is absolutely critical that we make sure that the rights of those to register and vote in the United States, regardless of race or gender or national origin or other protected areas, be preserved, and that we encourage all Americans to register and vote, and that we protect those rights.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Emphasizes the importance of protecting voting rights for all Americans.

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